South Bay Sustainable Communities began last year with five communities and grew to about 12 with plans to expand to additional communities and school sites this coming year.
The organization diverted 31,000 lbs of food scraps, composted about 2,500 lbs of green waste, and rescued 7,840 lbs of edible food that was returned to the community and fed to local livestock last year. As a nonprofit organization, its aim is to build healthy and sustainable communities through education and community engagement.
A series of free events and workshops aimed to educate the community on sustainable practices will be held for the duration of the month. Members of the public who wish to participate in the following events must RSVP at (619)738-4188 or email SBSustainableCommunities@gmail.com.
Nature Hike- Jan. 22 at 8 a.m.
This 3.2-mile hike will go through the east side of Mt. Miguel and along the Sweetwater River where participants can observe local wildlife and native plants. The group will begin the hike at the Sweetwater River Bridge in Rancho San Diego, just 16 miles east of Chula Vista, and off Highway 94. Families and pets are able to participate in the hike.
Compost Harvest- Jan.23 at 9 a.m.
Vermiculture Workshop 101- Jan.23 at 10 a.m.
Participants will learn the benefits of worms eating food scraps, how to care for them and how to assemble their own worm bins. Participants will go home with worms and a new worm bin donated by the City of Chula Vista. The event is completely free, but space is limited. Members of the public are asked to RSVP. The workshop will be held at 158 Vance Street, Chula Vista.
Succulent Kokedama- Jan.29 at 10 a.m.
Succulents, twine, shing line, or string will be used to create a Japanese art form called Kokedama, otherwise known as moss balls. Participants will need to pay $5 for workshop supplies, but instruction is free. Members of the public are asked to RSVP.
